Niger State Governor Dissolves Cabinet, Retains 3 New Commissioner

The Governor announced the dissolution after the Weekly Executive Council Meeting in Minna, through a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace.

Mr. Bello, however, retained the three newly-appointed commissioners in the ministries of tourism and culture; mineral resources and livestock and fishery.

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No reason have been given for the dissolution of the cabinet but sources has disclosed that it may be out of the dissatisfaction over the poor performance of some Commissioners.

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The statement further said that the weekly executive council meetings had been suspended until a new cabinet would be put in place.

The Governor, however, thanked the former members of his cabinet for their contributions, support and commitment to the actualization of his restoration agenda and wish them success in their future endeavor.